SB News – Stephen Barth

16 Dec

Tools to Track Travel

For hapless travelers tired of dealing with “openings” that are not really open, there are some new information sources to turn to With the well-ordered world of travel totally disrupted by COVID-19 travel restrictions, new solutions have quickly developed

30 Jul

Compliance: Common Sense Approach to Ensure Guest Safety

By Stephen's Blog
In Legal, SB News

Most of you will recall Anthony ” Tony ” Marshall and his tireless work to assist the hotel industry in understanding the legal aspects of the business and ensuring guest safety. Due to his lasting impact, we honor Tony annually at The

30 Jun

Article by Stephen: Ban Smoking and Lighters in Planes and Airports: Fire and Jet Fuel? Everyone Knows Better

By Stephen's Blog
In SB News

In this article by Stephen Barth, he lays out a strong argument supporting a ban on smoking and having lighters in planes and airports. With the items that are confiscated at airport security, why are passengers allowed to bring lighters

30 Jun

Stephen in the News: Traveling to Mexico? Violent Crimes Uncommon in Tourist Areas, Risk Expert Says – NBC News

By Stephen's Blog
In SB News

Stephen was consulted for a piece by the NBC News on February 6, 2013, concerning recent crimes targeting travelers in Mexico, specifically the brutal rape of six Spanish females in Acapulco. Violent crime against tourists in Mexico is not common,

30 Jun

Tourism and Travel Questions for Mexico After Safety Threats

By Stephen's Blog
In SB News

**Originally posted on February 9, 2013 by Los Angeles Times** MEXICO CITY — You might be hard-pressed to find the word “Mexico” in some of the advertising for tourist resorts in Mexico. Brands like “Riviera Maya” often eclipse the

30 Jun

Stephen on KTRH.com – “The End of Restaurant Tipping?”

By Stephen's Blog
In SB News

Stephen was interviewed by Nik Rajkovic of Houston’s KTRH radio for a piece on restaurant tipping. Tipping is common in the U.S. and constitutes the bulk of pay for servers and bartenders. It is necessary? Is it useful? What is

30 Jun

Secure Lines: Protecting Your Meeting Content – Successful Meetings

By Stephen's Blog
In SB News

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07 Jun

Child’s Death Brings Up Questions About Alcohol Sales at NFL Games

By Stephen's Blog
In SB News

Betina Pierson’s daughter was killed while walking beside a roadway in Indianapolis on Dec. 19, 2010. The driver was drunk and on his way home from a Colts football game. The horrible death has brought up a lawsuit and also

07 Jun

Carbon Monoxide the Silent Killer for Hoteliers

By Stephen's Blog
In SB News

Stephen was recently asked to comment in an article in Hotel News Now covering the tragic deaths of three guests at a Best Western in Boone, North Carolina, which has brought to light the real danger of carbon monoxide poisoning in hotels.

07 Jun

People are normal until they check into a hotel room…

By Stephen's Blog
In SB News

Hotels are typically fairly lenient on accidents in rooms and damage caused by guests, despite worries we may have to the contrary. Injuries, spills and other accidents can cause damage that is usually covered by the hotel itself. But why,